1992 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Mustang weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 1992 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |